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Hip hop is a cultural movement that began in the Bronx, New York, during the 1970s. From the initial parties featuring DJs playing tracks to massive commercial success, hip hop has gone through many stages of evolution. It drew on various musical styles such as funk, soul, reggae, rock, and jazz while incorporating elements of spoken word poetry and street art. With the rise of rap music and its subsequent use in films, hip hop has come to represent a culture and lifestyle that is both admired and criticized.